Put these numbers in your phone to help prevent suicide

Don't be afraid to reach out -- for yourself or someone else.

The recent suicides of fashion designer Kate Spade and chef-and-author-turned-TV personality Anthony Bourdain have placed the spotlight once again on the alarming increase of suicide in the US in recent years.

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is now the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. But when at-risk individuals and those who know them reach out for help, the chance of suicide significantly decreases.

One immediate thing each of us can do is have hotline numbers at hand in case we, or anyone we know, needs help:

The national suicide hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) any time of day or night, or chat online.